Anyone know the c&r rules on selling a firearm

[roadie]

I'm just wondering what the rules are since I can't find them on selling any of the guns in yer collection. I know you are not allowed to turn things into a business, but are you allowed to unload items in the collection from now and then, or is there an amount that you can buy and sell in a per year. Or are you in-titled to keep everything you buy?

[stitchclimber]

I was reading up on it the other day, and selling off all or part of your collection is fully acceptable, as long as you keep record of your transactions.

[Righteous]

you can sell and buy all ya want long as your not doing it for profit and as a bussiness

[roadie]

So then how does ATF define profit, is it illegal to get higher then the asking price on a rifle yer sellin?

[GlockMeister]

Check out his site Marion provided a while back and see if it has any answers for you?
http://www.cruffler.com/becomingcruffler.html
Also, if you search any C&R forum/posts or links on G&G,, there are more links to help and might have answers? Try here.
Curios and Relics Forum - Gun and Game Forums

[Righteous]

Profit is defined as making your living with it

[.22guy]

You can sell them and make a profit. I think this would be considered selling to further your collection.

At any rate, just don't do it in a way that could be construed as making a living and you'll be fine.

[Paper]

Originally Posted by .22guy

You can sell them and make a profit. I think this would be considered selling to further your collection.
At any rate, just don't do it in a way that could be construed as making a living and you'll be fine.

Exactly. Use common sense..

I sold a couple old Yugo SKS's that I had for a year or more, for 3 times what I paid for them. I then turned around and purchased a couple Swedish Mausers to take thier places..

Just remember to record the sale in your bound book. Too much info on the buyer is better than not enough.. You need name, address and birthdate for proof of age, and then a DL number, or anything else to verify that the purchaser was eligible and a legal gun owner. If selling to another collector, get his/her FFL number. Keep all paperwork, too..

In other words, cover your butt..

[roadie]

thanks, I am only beginning to acquire items, but I am sure I might sell one eventually...so it's good to do it the right way.